In the land of gold lies Aswan University, one of the distinguished public universities of the Arab Republic of Egypt. The history of Aswan University dates back to 1973 when it was initially established as a branch of Assiut University. In 1995, it became affiliated with South Valley University, and it wasn’t until 2012 that it gained independent status as Aswan University.
Aswan University aims to become one of the leading government universities in education, culture, and scientific research by providing the best educational opportunities and research services and adhering to regional and international quality standards. Additionally, it seeks to create a distinctive academic environment based on scientific research and effective partnerships in education and business.
Aswan University in Numbers
- Two campuses
- The main campus covers an area of 400 acres
- Six university headquarters
- University Hospital
- Six university dorms
- 18 faculties
- Nursing Technical Institute
- Institute of African Research and Studies and Nile Basin Countries
- Eight research centers and units
- Aswan University Conference Hall and Theater
- Approximately 23 student families
Faculties
- Faculty of Medicine
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Energy Engineering
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Nursing
- Faculty of Fisheries Technology
- Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources
- Faculty of Law
- Dar Al-Uloom Faculty
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Languages
- Faculty of Antiquities
- Faculty of Commerce
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Specific Education
- Faculty of Social Service
- Faculty of Physical Education
Features of Aswan University
- Academic excellence and advanced academic programs, ranking among the top 200 global universities according to the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings for 2023
- Support for innovation and scientific research through various research centers in different fields
- High-level practical training and application within constantly developed laboratories
- Organization of scientific conferences and workshops in various fields, including leadership skills and specialty workshops in the Faculty of Medicine
- Providing an active and supportive educational environment for cultural diversity within the campus
- Encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship through technology transfer and marketing office, business and innovation incubator office
- Diverse student activities in various fields allow students to pursue their favorite hobbies
- Housing and food services are provided through university cities and central restaurant
- Sports facilities and fields for various sports, including track and field, squash, tennis, volleyball, football, and swimming. The university also hosts annual sports festivals.
- Significant emphasis on arts and culture, encouraging students’ creativity through art halls, drawing and sculpture studios, exhibitions, showrooms, museums, and regular workshops organized by the university.
Research Centers
Aswan University has established its research centers and units to support scientific research and innovation activities, contributing to economic and social development and finding practical solutions for the community. These include:
- Nanotechnology Research Center
- Artificial Intelligence Center
- Natural Hazards Unit
- Tropical Plants Study Unit
- Research and Technology of Nanomaterials Center
- Agricultural Experiments and Research Center
- Center for Research of Industrial Electronics & their Applications
